ST3160827AS
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST3160827AS | 160 | 136 | 57 | 56 | 1.23 | 1.13 | 7.71 | 3.70 |
The measurement of the ST3160827AS was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST3160827AS under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST3160827AS should be used.
The Seagate ST3160827AS is a 3.5-inch hard drive characterized by its availability and wide application in computer use. This model belongs to Seagate's Barracuda series and uses the SATA (Serial ATA) interface, which is an improvement over the older PATA interface. Below you will find a comprehensive description of the technical details, features and application areas of the Seagate ST3160827AS.
Technical Details
1. Capacity:
- 160 gigabytes (GB). This capacity provides enough space for operating systems, applications and a moderate amount of data such as documents, images and small media files.
2. Form factor:
- 3.5 inches. The 3.5 inch form factor is the standard for internal hard drives in desktop PCs and larger external storage enclosures.
3. Interface:
- SATA I (1.5 Gb/s). The SATA I interface supports a maximum data transfer rate of 1.5 Gb/s (150 MB/s). This interface offers improved performance and reliability compared to the older PATA technology.
4. Rotational Speed:
- 7200 RPM (revolutions per minute). This rotational speed provides fast data access times and overall better performance compared to 5400 RPM hard drives.
5. Buffer Size (Cache):
- 8 MB. The cache is a temporary storage area that helps reduce access times to frequently used data and improves the overall performance of the hard drive.
6. Average Access Time:
- 8.5 ms (milliseconds). This time indicates how quickly the hard drive can access a specific data location, which affects the speed of read and write operations.
7. Fault tolerance and reliability:
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Typically over 600,000 hours. This indicates a reliable and long-lasting hard drive.
8. Energy consumption:
- Operating power: Approximately 9 watts.
- Idle power: Approximately 6 watts. These values ​​are typical for hard drives of this size and speed.
9. Operating and environmental conditions:
- Operating temperature: 0 to 60 °C.
- Storage temperature: -40 to 70 °C. These temperature ranges ensure safe operation of the hard drive under various conditions.
Features
1. High performance:
- The hard drive offers good performance with a rotation speed of 7200 rpm and a fast average access time of 8.5 ms. This results in quick access to data and faster program startup.
2. SATA I Interface:
- The SATA I interface enables a high transfer rate of up to 1.5 Gb/s, which enables reliable and fast data transfer between the hard drive and the computer.
3. Fault Tolerance:
- The hard drive uses basic fault tolerance and error correction technologies to ensure data integrity and prevent data loss.
4. Energy Efficiency:
- The power consumption is relatively low compared to older IDE hard drives, which helps reduce heat generation and energy consumption.
5. Thermal Management:
- The hard drive is equipped with efficient thermal management to prevent overheating and ensure consistent performance.
6. Noise Level:
- With typical noise levels in the range of 30 dB(A), the hard drive is relatively quiet in operation.
Application area
1. Desktop PCs:
- The ST3160827AS is ideal for desktop PCs where a good balance of capacity and performance is desired. It is well suited for everyday applications including office work and web browsing.
2. External storage solutions:
- Can be used in external enclosures to provide additional storage options for data backup or transporting data.
3. System upgrades:
- Well suited for upgrades of older computers where additional capacity or an improvement in performance is desired.
4. Data archiving:
- Ideal for long-term data storage where large capacity is required but not necessarily the latest technology.
5. Gaming and multimedia applications:
- Can be used for gaming systems and multimedia applications, although newer and faster drives are preferred for the more demanding demands of modern games and applications.
6. Smaller servers and NAS systems:
- Can also be used in smaller servers or Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems to provide additional storage capacity.
Summary
The Seagate ST3160827AS is a 3.5-inch hard drive with a 160 GB capacity, characterized by a SATA I interface, a rotation speed of 7200 RPM and a buffer size of 8 MB. With its high performance, reliable fault tolerance and energy efficiency, it offers a solid solution for desktop PCs, external storage applications and smaller servers. Although it is no longer the latest technology on the market, it still offers good performance and reliability for a wide variety of applications and use cases.
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ST3160827AS and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of ST3160827AS.
The ST3160827AS is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST3160827AS regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.